Afi.ai vs Veeam Data Cloud:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Veeam Data Cloud had more branded searches than Afi.ai among SaaS backup platforms worldwide. Veeam Data Cloud had about 2,900 branded searches, while Afi.ai had 1,000. Veeam Data Cloud made up 11% of all SaaS backup platform searches we track, and Afi.ai accounted for 3.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about SaaS backup platforms, Veeam Data Cloud appeared in three of the five answers and Afi.ai in two. Veeam Data Cloud was mentioned before Afi.ai in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Veeam Data Cloud, about 3 searches for every 1 for Afi.ai
Who does AI mention more?
Veeam Data Cloud, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Afi.ai in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Veeam Data Cloud, named ahead of Afi.ai in every answer
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Top SaaS backup platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Veeam Data Cloud was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Afi.ai was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Veeam Data Cloud was listed before Afi.ai in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Druva3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Veeam Data Cloud3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Keepit3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Afi.ai2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Spanning1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
HYCU0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about SaaS backup platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which SaaS backup platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best SaaS backup platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best SaaS backup platform for cloud app data?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cloud app backup”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“backup office 365”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Afi.ai or Veeam Data Cloud more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Afi.ai and Veeam Data Cloud by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six SaaS backup platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Veeam Data Cloud, Afi.ai. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Druva | HYCU | Veeam Data Cloud | Afi.ai | Spanning | Keepit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.7% | 20% | 10.7% | 3.7% | 4.8% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.6% | 17.3% | 9.4% | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 62% | 19.5% | 10.6% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.1% | 16.9% | 11.1% | 3.9% | 3.8% | 0.15% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.3% | 17.2% | 9.4% | 4% | 3.9% | 0.16% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.5% | 19.9% | 10.7% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 0.15% |
| Apr 2026 | 61.5% | 19.9% | 10.7% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 0.11% |
| May 2026 | 65.4% | 17.2% | 9.4% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.5% | 17.2% | 9.4% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.12% |
| Jul 2026 | 66.4% | 17% | 9.2% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 0.12% |
| Aug 2026 | 68.5% | 14.3% | 9.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 0.16% |
| Sep 2026 | 65.1% | 16.7% | 11% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 0.11% |
How has the Afi.ai and Veeam Data Cloud comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Veeam Data Cloud was ahead of Afi.ai in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Afi.ai’s share of searches among SaaS backup platforms worldwide moved from 3.7% to 3.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Veeam Data Cloud’s share of searches among SaaS backup platforms worldwide moved from 10.7% to 11%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for SaaS backup platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Veeam Data Cloud gained share of searches among SaaS backup platforms worldwide, from 9.5% to 11%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Afi.ai’s and Veeam Data Cloud’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Afi.ai
4 branded search terms
- afi ai
- afi backup
- afi.ai
- afiai
Veeam Data Cloud
1 branded search term
- veeam data cloud
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